Wildlife Clinic, Center for Conservation Medicine,
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine*
Dr. Mark Pokras; Dr. Flo Tseng;
Dr. Maureen Murray; Dr. Gretchen Kaufman
200 Westboro Rd.
North Grafton, MA 01536
508-839-7918
flo.tseng@tufts.edu  mailto:flo.tseng@tufts.edu
One year paid veterinary internship in wildlife and conservation medicine. The intern will spend the majority of her/his time on clinical service. Duties will include assisting with all aspects of patient care at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic including record-keeping, medical diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, and necropsy. In these activities, interns will assist clinicians on duty in teaching and supervising of fourth year students on rotation in the Clinic. The intern will have major responsibility for the supervision of the animal health program at the Ecotarium, a small regional zoo. Interns will be expected to be active participants in daily rounds and to participate in ongoing Clinic research programs. Interns will also gain teaching experience by assisting Wildlife Clinic faculty with
both core and continuing education courses.
Candidates for the internship must possess the DVM, VMD or equivalent degree. Interest or experience in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, pathology, toxicology or related disciplines is a plus. Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, letter of interest indicating career goals, and three letters of reference to Flo Tseng, DVM at the above address. The application process opens September 1 each year, closes mid-October, and a final decision is expected by early January the following year. The internship runs from July 1 - June 30 each year.

Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital
Theresa Cianciolo DVM
Robert Giddings  DVM, ABVP Avian
977 Farmington Ave
Kensington CT, 06037
(860)828-7736

South Wilton Veterinary Group and Avian & Exotic Pet Referral Center
Nicholas Sitinas, VMD, Dipl ABVP Avian Medicine
51 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
203-762-2002
Fax 203-834-9999
info@southwiltonvet.com
Externships available year 'round. Length of externship is flexible. Externs must provide their own housing and transportation. No stipend. Companion, avian, and zoo vets available for mentorship during externship. SWVG is a full-service hospital providing specialty care to avian and exotic pets. Please visit our website for further information: www.southwiltonvet.com

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Dr. Glenn Olsen
11510 American Holly Drive, Laurel, MD 20708
Avian and Wildlife Medicine and Research.
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is the largest wildlife research institution in the Department of Interior. We have colonies of whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, kestrels, screech owls, and various diving duck species. Work is 40 hours weekly, usually weekends off. Work centers around colony animals (medicine, clinical pathology, necropsies, limited surgery) and needs of research staff (currenly 45 scientists). Housing is available, but needs to be arranged in advance. No compensation or stipend. April through November preferred as there is little research and no breeding activity in winter
(301-497-5600, 301-497-5603, fax 301-497-5605 ,
Email email: golsen@usgs.gov

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.)
Dr. PJ Deitschel
P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957
50 hrs/wk, 35-100 cases/wk, 4000 patients/yr, native and migratory wildlife, 170 species of mammals, birds, reptiles. Concentration on the entire rehab process from admittance through release. All year, housing provided, no stipend, no insurance. Equip: Isoflurane, Doppler, radiology, hematology, incubators, nebulizer. Email crowclinic@aol.com for application or more info.

College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian
Knoxville, TN  37996
865-974-8387   fax 865-974-5554
senior student, 2 week minimum, 15+ avians/week, housing not provided,
stipend not provided
Contact Betty Young 865-974-5502 lbyoung@utk.edu  to set up
externships

International Crane Foundation
Barry K. Hartup, DVM, PhD
E-11376 Shady Lane Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
608-356-9462 x 150 (fax) 608-356-9465
email hartup@savingcranes.org
40 + hours/wk, all year. Senior veterinary student preferred, but will consider avian-experienced/qualified underclassman. April-October prime time. Housing provided, no compensation, exclusive avian, externship-approved facility. Equip includes isoflurane, electrosurgical unit, endoscope, Doppler, radiology, hematology, incubators. Send CV, Letter of reference, plus reference list.

The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
Michelle Willette; Julia Ponder, DVM
1920 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Four to six week externships offered to senior veterinary students and veterinarians. No stipends or housing providing, although temporary housing is available for rent in the area. Caseload of 700 – 800 raptors a year, plus referrals of other exotic avians (companion birds, zoo/captive exotics). This externship programs covers all aspects of raptor medicine, surgery and rehabilitation. For more information or to apply, contact Julia Ponder (ponde003@umn.edu) or wille203@umn.edu

University of Wisconsin
Joanne Paul-Murphy, DVM, Dipl. ACZM
Kurt Sladky MS, DVM Dipl. ACZM
2015 Linden Drive West
School of  Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI 53706
Email: jpmurphy@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu or
sladkyk@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
Senior student, two- six-weeks, pet birds, cranes from International Crane Foundation, housing possible, stipend not provided

All Creatures Animal Hospital
Kenneth R. Welle, DVM Dipl . ABVP avian
2001 N. Linview
Urbana, IL 61801
217-328-4143
20-40 avians per week, housing not provided, stipend not provided.

Bird Medicine and Surgery
Dave Kersting, DVM
132 Four Seasons Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone 314-469-6661 Fax 314-469-9019
Birdmedicineandsurgery@charterinternet.com
80% avian, 50+ bird cases per week, minimum of 1 week, no housing, no insurance, no stipend

VCA Anderson Animal Hospital
Dr. Joni Edwards
1285 S Sheridan Blvd.
Denver, CO 80232
303-922-1127 fax 303-935-7749
Junior or senior student, 15+ avians per week, housing not provided, stipend negotiable.
joni.edwards@vcamail.com

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
Jeffrey R. Jenkins, DVM, ABVP Avian
2317 Hotel Circle South, Suite C San Diego, CA 92108
619-260-1412 fax 619-260-1499
drexotic@aol.com  
lovelucylj@aol.com 
Available to a fourth-year veterinary student this is an exclusive avian/exotic practice, 40 + cases/wk. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in avian practice. Dr. Armando Burgos is qualified to sit for Boards. Case load includes avian, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, in addition to wildlife. Housing/stipend not provided. In-house endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography. Practice is shared with a 24-hour emergency clinic which employs specialists in emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, acupuncture. Two-to four-week externships available year-round. Applicants are encouraged to provide a brief presentation to hospital staff on a subject of their choosing at the end of the externship.

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Todd Cecil, DVM
Avian/Exotics Service
5232 Jackson Drive,  Suite 105
La Mesa, CA  91941
(619) 462-4800
Fax:   (619) 462-7224
www.pescsandiego.com
exotics@pescsandiego.com
The Pet Emergency & Specialty Center offers 2-wek externship positions with the Avian/Exotic Service under the direction of our board certified specialist in avian medicine (Dr. Cecil). The service provides surgical and medical services to patients including: birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, primates, fish, amphibians as well as other "special species". The hospital receives patient 24/7 as an emergency/referral service. The Avian/Exotic Service receives patients during regular business hours, with occasional emergency basis. Our referral hospital employs specialists certified in critical care, internal medicine, dermatology and avian medicine.

The BIRD Clinic Veterinary Corporation
Larry Nemetz, DVM
200 South Tustin Street, Suite E
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-2910
Senior Students only, 70-90 avian cases per week, stipend not provided

Medical Center for Birds
Brian Speer, DVM, Dipl ABVP, Avian, Dipl ECAMS (Europe) Avian
3805 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
925-625-1878  -  fax: 925-625-8511
E mail contact: avnvet@aol.com
Four weeks would be ideal, but a two week period may be adequate in some circumstances. 74.4 patient accessions per week (6 working days); Exclusive avian caseload. Stipend not provided.
Please send Resume and at least one letter of recommendation from a clinician at your school.

Bay Area Bird Hospital
Lynn Dustin, VMD, ABVP Avian
Leila Marcucci, DVM
2145 Taraval St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
80% avian, remainder is reptiles, rabbits, rodents, and ferrets. No stipend, housing or insurance provided. All year except during AAV conference.

CANADA
 

Faculté de médecine vétérinaire
Université de Montréal
Louise Pinsonneault
Administration des stages
C.P. 5000
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, J2S 2C6, CANADA
Tél.:  450 773-8521 poste 8210
Tél.:  514 345-8521 poste 8210 (ligne de Montréal)
Télécopieur:  450 778-8159
Courriel:  louise.pinsonneault@umontreal.ca

The Links Road Animal & Bird Clinic
Rick Axelson, DVM,  Evan Mavromatis D.V.M.  Hanadie Nur D.V.M.
41 The Links Road Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M2P-1T7
416-223-1165 fax 416-223-1560
Senior student, 100+ avian per week, housing not provided, stipend not provided.

GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS

Updated Aug 1, 2008